Tool cart

Abstract

A tool cart designed and configured to receive a number of diverse accessories. The steel frame of the tool cart is fully machined and has a powder coating. Numerous pre-existing holes in the frame allow the consumer to select a wide number of accessories for the cart. This permits the consumer to adapt the cart to fit his specialized needs. The tool cart also includes a bolted on tool box for storing and securing tools and a power strip for providing electricity to the various accessories. Wing extensions increase the ease of use (eg. in cutting work pieces) and by securing the accessories in the cart or locking the tools in the tool box, the tool cart of the present invention will eliminate tool loss, wasted time and increase efficiency.

I claim: 
     
       1. A tool cart comprising: a first pair of vertical rails and a second opposing pair of vertical rails, said first and second pair of vertical rails having a top end and an opposing base end;   a top pair of horizontal rails extending from said first pair of vertical rails to said second pair of vertical rails proximate said top end;   an intermediate pair of horizontal rails extending from said first pair of vertical rails to said second pair of vertical rails between said top end and said base end;   a base pair of horizontal rails extending from said first pair of vertical rails to said second pair of vertical rails at said base end;   a first cross member extending between said first pair of vertical rails;   a second cross member extending between said second pair of vertical rails, each said cross member and each said pair of horizontal rails having pre-drilled holes for selectively mounting equipment onto the tool cart;   a plurality of cross braces extending between said base pair of horizontal rails;   a first horizontally extendable wing member pivotally connected to said first pair of vertical rails at said top end;   a second horizontally extendable wing member pivotally connected to said second pair of vertical rails at said top end, said first and second wing member being pivotable between a retracted position for storing the tool cart and an extended position for providing a work surface, said first and second wing member each being supported by a brace when in said extended position; and   further comprising vibration dampening means for dissipating vibrational forces transmitted by equipment mounted onto the tool cart, said vibration dampening means including:   a housing disposed on one of said plurality of cross braces;   a rod partially contained within said housing;   a spring disposed around said rod; and   a plate resting upon said spring and surrounding said rod.   
     
     
       2. The tool cart according to claim 1, further comprising a self-leveling means for automatically leveling the tool cart, said self-leveling means being connected to one of said plurality of cross braces proximate said first pair of vertical rails. 
     
     
       3. The tool cart according to claim 1, further comprising means for supplying electrical power to the equipment, said means for supplying electrical power extending from said first pair of vertical rails to said second pair of vertical rails. 
     
     
       4. The tool cart according to claim 3, wherein said means for supplying electrical power includes an electrical power strip, said electrical power strip having a plurality of outlets therein and an electrical power cord extending therefrom, said electrical power strip being dimensioned and configured as a load bearing surface and thereby acting as a shelf for placement of the equipment. 
     
     
       5. The tool cart according to claim 1, further comprising: a first handle attached to said first pair of vertical rails proximate said top end;   a second handle attached to said second pair of vertical rails proximate said top end; and   a pair of wheels rotatably supported by a shaft affixed to said second pair of vertical rails at said base end.